Samir Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Samir Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
33 43.7 N,7 20.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.728333
  • Longitude: -7.346667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMIR
Type tanker
Flag MA
Length 257 m
Width 37.9 m
Draught 18.3
Tonnage 90654
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1982
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 16.11.82 STRANDED IN 334342N, 072048W, ON ROCKS OFF PONT BLONDIN. (LLOYDS VOL.250). NCA, AWAIT FURTHER REPORTS. 3.12.82 REFLOATED. (LLOYDS VOL.250). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 3, 2007

Circumstances of loss

26.11.82 VESSEL, BUILT 1977 BY CANTIERE NAVALI RIUNITI SPA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPAGNIE PETROLIERE MARIT MAROCAINE. BROKE MOORINGS AT THE REFINERY JETTY, MOHAMMEIDA IN HIGH WINDS AND RAN AGROUND. SOME 20,000 TONS OF CRUDE REMAINED ON BOARD. REFLOATED 26.11.82. DECLARED CTL AND SOLD TO SPANISH BREAKERS. DEMOLISHED AT VALENCIA. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SAMIR wreck located?

The SAMIR wreck is located at coordinates 33 43.7 N,7 20.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMIR?

The seabed around the SAMIR lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SAMIR sink?

The SAMIR sank on Nov 8, 1982.

When was the wreck of the SAMIR discovered?

The wreck of the SAMIR was discovered in 1982.

What country did the SAMIR belong to?

The SAMIR belonged to MA.

What cargo was the SAMIR carrying?

The SAMIR was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the SAMIR?

The SAMIR had a tonnage of 90654 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMIR?

The SAMIR is classified as a tanker.